1. to give a name to; to call by a specific name or title
Usage: formal
2. to serve as a name for; to be the designation of
Usage: formal

Examples

• The committee denominates this award the Excellence in Teaching Prize.
• What term denominates this type of architectural style?
• The scientific community denominates this species as endangered.
• This symbol denominates the chemical element hydrogen.
• The organization denominates its highest honor the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• The word ‘democracy’ denominates a system of government by the people.